JCT Training

JCT Training is a new initiative from JCT, offering a range of training courses on JCT contracts, directly from the construction professionals involved in creating the JCT 2016 Edition.

The new courses cover a range of topics, from an introduction to the JCT suite and choosing the appropriate JCT 2016 contract, to courses covering specific contract families and documents, to courses covering contractual and legal issues.

We have gathered a range of JCT experts to provide an unprecedented level of knowledge and expertise for JCT contract users. The day-long sessions give an interactive and detailed insight into the most important elements of the JCT contract process.

Each attendee of a JCT Training Course will receive materials, stationery and a confirmation of ‘JCT training hours’ – the only authoritative training, directly from the source. Lunch and refreshments are also provided.

Find out more about JCT Training, including booking available courses, and find out more about our trainers by visiting: www.jctltd.co.uk/jct-training

Available Courses
Visit www.jctltd.co.uk/jct-training/available-courses to book your place today.

Meet the trainers

To find out more about our panel of expert trainers, visit www.jctltd.co.uk/jct-training/meet-the-trainers

Peter Barnes is a Director of Blue Sky ADR Ltd, and has been actively involved in the Construction Industry for over 40 years. He is a council member of JCT Council. Peter’s courses focus on looking at individual contract families, looking in-depth at what provisions are included, how to correctly set out the contract and avoiding common pitfalls.

Paul Cowen is a barrister and arbitrator at 4 New Square chambers. He has 20 years of experience advising and representing parties on major construction projects. He is a member of the JCT Drafting Sub-Committee. Paul’s course on Delays and Extensions of Time focuses on the main areas of risk and liability for workmanship, design, delay and costs, and explores how and why disputes occur and how they can be resolved, examining examples of hard learned lessons.

Nigel Davies has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, originally as a quantity surveyor, then latterly as a consultant and a solicitor specialising in commercial and contractual management and construction law. He is a member of the JCT Council. Nigel’s courses focus on looking at individual contract families, looking in-depth at what provisions are included, how to correctly set out the contract and avoiding common pitfalls.

Victoria Peckett is a Partner in CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP and co-heads the UK Construction Team. She has over 20 years’ experience advising clients on all aspects of construction, and is chair of the JCT Drafting Sub-Committee. Victoria’s courses provide the legal perspective on JCT contracts which includes getting into contract correctly, security for performance, quality obligations, insurances, and what happens if things go wrong.

John Riches is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Chartered Builder, Arbitrator and Adjudicator, with more than 40 years’ experience in the construction industry and dispute resolution. He is the vice-chair of the JCT Drafting Sub-Committee. John’s courses introduce users to the JCT suite of contracts and examine which JCT 2016 contract is most appropriate in a variety of contexts – in terms of projects and procurement approaches.